welcome to croco shandis
We are wholesalers of healthy and delicious crocodile meat. We sell to restaurants, general public, Shisanyamas and Butcheries. Our meat is affordable. The cuts include tail ,fillet ,steaks and body rolls.
DESCRIPTION
Crocodile meat is a very healthy ‘delicatessen’ and the raw meat is pale pink, to white, in appearance. Crocodile meat turns white to light brown when cooked and has a similar appearance to chicken breast. The meat color however may change depending on the spicing ingredients used In the recipe.
Due to the low presence of sodium, the natural, bland flavor of raw crocodile meat makes it a very versatile and functional meat as it lends itself to sauces and flavoring to achieve the desired final taste.
Crocodile meat has a cooking loss and a shear force value similar to that of beef, pork, and ostrich. When prepared correctly, crocodile meat are tender and juicy in texture.
Contrary to game meat, unflavored crocodile meat is very neutral and does not have a strong aroma, sometimes described as milky, or having an aroma resembling simmered chicken meat. Crocodile meat is light in color, has a firm texture but a delicate taste, and are superior in capturing your desired food and spice flavors
LOCAL LEGISLATION
Section 24 of the South African Constitution recognizes the protection and conservation (through appropriate legislation) of the environment and its wildlife, and authorizes the ecological sustainable utilization of natural resources.
The Threatened or Protected Species Regulations (the ‘TOPS Regulations’) issued in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (the ‘Biodiversity Act’) provide a regulatory system of Standing and Trading permits to be issued for approved captive-breeding farms.
International standards have been developed by the International Crocodilian Farmers Association (ICFA). The South African Crocodile Industry Association (SACIA), in collaboration with other industry stakeholders, developed National Standards and Good Operating Practices. The National Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA), are authorized by the National Animal Protection Act to enforce the legislation and are guided by standards as guidelines to monitor the status of animal welfare and animal health on crocodile farms in South Africa.
South African crocodile meat production is regulated under the South African Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000). Specific regulations and Veterinary Procedural Notices (VPN) for the slaughter of crocodiles and the processing of crocodile meat has been developed and implemented, ensuring that the highest possible meat safety standards are maintained. In addition, thereto, the South African Bureau of Standards provide standards (SANS 10049 for Food Safety Management, and SANS 10330 for a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points System) serves as guidelines for the operation of domestic abattoirs and meat processing plants.